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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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